Welcome to Mexico!Mexico is a vacation hot spot and, Mexico City is one of the largest cities in the world! There are museums, archaeological sites, historical buildings and bustling markets to occupy a visitor for long periods of time! Have you ever thought about visiting? Places to see...
The Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana):
Outside of the Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral took nearly 3 centuries to build! The construction to begin the building started in the year of 1567 and finished in 1788. The building was dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. Unfortunately, the cathedral is slowly sinking into the ground. It is said that the reason for the sinking if because of the city's soft clay subsoil, the considerable weight of the cathedral which is 127,000 lbs., and the fact that the Cathedral was also built on top of pre-structures. The inside of the Cathedral consists of many famous and very old paintings. Along with many other huge churches throughout the world, the cathedral has catacombs underneath.
Inside of the Cathedral
In front of the cathedral you can find various crystals, gemstones, and herbs for sale, which are believed to provide special qualities of protection and cure from various afflictions. This specific is known to be the oldest and largest Cathedral in all of Latin America. A sound-and-light show, "Voices of the Cathedral" leads visitors on a candlelit stroll through the cathedral accompanied by period music. Tickets are $25 and available through Ticketmaster. The schedule of English-language performances changes periodically. Since the focus is choral music, most visitors are just as happy with the Spanish presentation.
Post Office Palace (Palacio Postal):
Inside of the Post Office Palace
Look how big this post office is! It is told that the 2nd floor is well worth the visit. This amazing work of architecture is open to visitors from Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 5:30 pm and on Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free. The President of Mexico, Porfirio Diaz inaugurated the building in 1907. The building was designed by designed by the Italian architect Adamo Boari.
a beach located in Canún, Mexico
Canún, Mexico
Canún, Mexico is a popular relaxation vacation for many all over the world today! Have you ever been here? With the ocean as blue as it is and with the weather as nice as it is, who wouldn't want to be in Canún? About 35 years ago, Canún was just a small sand barrier! Wow! Canún was established to attract tourists, and it is now Mexico's most popular vacation spot. Many and most of the vacationers who visit Canún, stay in the "Hotel Zone". The Hotel Zone, is a large strip of condominiums, hotels, apartments that is all located all in one strip of the island (usually--with some exceptions). Canún is child friendly, and a wonderful experience for all! Book your flight today! Hotels and Resorts... Riu Palace, Mexico
Places to see...
The Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana):
In front of the cathedral you can find various crystals, gemstones, and herbs for sale, which are believed to provide special qualities of protection and cure from various afflictions. This specific is known to be the oldest and largest Cathedral in all of Latin America. A sound-and-light show, "Voices of the Cathedral" leads visitors on a candlelit stroll through the cathedral accompanied by period music. Tickets are $25 and available through Ticketmaster. The schedule of English-language performances changes periodically. Since the focus is choral music, most visitors are just as happy with the Spanish presentation.
Post Office Palace (Palacio Postal):
Look how big this post office is! It is told that the 2nd floor is well worth the visit. This amazing work of architecture is open to visitors from Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 5:30 pm and on Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free. The President of Mexico, Porfirio Diaz inaugurated the building in 1907. The building was designed by
designed by the Italian architect Adamo Boari.
Canún, Mexico
Canún, Mexico is a popular relaxation vacation for many all over the world today! Have you ever been here? With the ocean as blue as it is and with the weather as nice as it is, who wouldn't want to be in Canún? About 35 years ago, Canún was just a small sand barrier! Wow! Canún was established to attract tourists, and it is now Mexico's most popular vacation spot. Many and most of the vacationers who visit Canún, stay in the "Hotel Zone". The Hotel Zone, is a large strip of condominiums, hotels, apartments that is all located all in one strip of the island (usually--with some exceptions). Canún is child friendly, and a wonderful experience for all! Book your flight today!
Hotels and Resorts...
Riu Palace, Mexico
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